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Land Warfare
Contract awarded for supply of armoured vehicles to Belgium
1st July 2019
A government-to-government strategic agreement between France and Belgium project has come into effect, and a subsequent contract for the procurement of armoured vehicles for the …
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Defence Notes
US approves AARGM sale for German Tornados
2nd July 2019
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Germany via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) of up 91 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New training programme from UMS Skeldar
19th June 2019
UMS Skeldar has developed a new training programme to enable commercial drone pilots to safely operate UAS in UK airspace.The training programme was delivered with …
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Training
A rocky road ahead for Canada's future aircrew trainer
30th May 2019
Since starting discussions with industry in 2013 concerning its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) requirement, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has now selected five companies …
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Land Warfare
Estonia selects Spike ATGM missile
25th June 2019
The Estonian ministry of defence has signed a €40 million framework agreement with the Eurospike consortium for the supply of the Spike LR anti-tank guided …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Germany assesses Mikado UAV performance
27th June 2019
Germany has completed an evaluation of the Mikado UAS, testing incremental updates that have been introduced into the system. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, …
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Training
UK MFTS to get more aircraft and sims
18th June 2019
Ascent Flight Training, the company running the UK’s Military Flying Training System (MFTS) programme, is to ‘increase the output and the capacity’ of the project …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Paris Air Show special - mocked up fighters, flying in the Embraer KC-390 and the future of air combat training
21st June 2019
Welcome to Episode 22 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Defence Notes
Japan ends search for crashed F35 fighter jet
4th June 2019
Japan called off its search for an F-35A on 4 June, almost two months after the stealth jet crashed into the sea sparking a scramble …
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Land Warfare
Canada's soldier suite delivery nears completion
19th June 2019
Final delivery of equipment sets under Canada’s Integrated Soldier Systems Suite (ISS-S) programme will be completed by the end of the year as the system …
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Defence Notes
Insight: China ups the ante by firing missiles into troubled waters
11th July 2019
Despite muddled details from official sources, it is believed that China’s Southern Theatre Command recently fired multiple anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBM) into the disputed South …
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Training
Paris Air Show: Collins Aerospace systems for T-X
17th June 2019
Saab has selected Collins Aerospace Systems to provide power and control systems for the US Air Force’s Boeing T-X trainer aircraft, the company announced on 17 …
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Military Logistics
EDA launches third Defence Energy Management course
28th May 2019
The European Defence Agency has launched the third Defence Energy Managers Course (DEMC), the agency announced on 24 May. The courses aim to increase energy …
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Training
Philippines commissions FA-50 simulator
17th June 2019
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) commissioned an FA-50PH flight simulator on 14 June, this device having been provided by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the maker …
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Military Logistics
New maintenance trainer for MQ-4C developed
11th June 2019
The US Navy is set to roll out a new virtual reality training system to prepare its maintainers for the deployment of the MQ-4C Triton …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Light attack, Trainer
PC-21 (Project Air 5428) [Australia]
The new PTS, including aircraft, flight training simulators and learning environments is being acquired from a single capability contractor, Team 21, which consists of Lockheed ...
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Trainer
PC-21 [Spain]
Programme Background In January 2020, Pilatus was awarded a contract worth more than €200 million to provide the Spanish Air Force with 24 PC-21 Trainer ...
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Trainer
Trainer Aircraft (1-12) [Vietnam]
Programme Background After years of operating Russian-built military equipment, Vietnam is more willing to procure US-supplied equipment following the lifting of the arms embargo in ...
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Light attack, Trainer
A-29 Super Tucano Afghanistan
Media reports suggest that with the hourly cost of $1000, the A-29 is a successful platform for counter-insurgency missions. Its operational capability from unprepared airstrips, ...
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Trainer
T-6 Texan II [Japan]
Programme Background In January 2025, Textron Aviation confirmed that the T-6C Texan II was selected as the new trainer aircraft for the Japanese Air Self-Defence ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft - Ghana
In 2013, the Chief of Ghana Air Force stated that A-29 is their preferred platform and this position was also submitted to the Government. In ...
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Military UAS - small
ScanEagle [Bahrain]
Background Training According to US State Department Foreign Military Training data, in 2018, eight Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) personnel took part in training courses to operate ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Slovakia]
Background FMS approval Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for ...
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Trainer
Basic Trainer Aircraft - Sweden
Programme Background Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) announced a request for tender for the procurement of basic trainer aircraft on the eAvrop online portal on ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multirole fighters [Botswana]
Programme Background Botswana is seeking to acquire a new multirole fighter to fulfil a gap left by the nations outdated fleet of F-5 aircraft. According to ...
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Transport
Dornier Do-228 (Additional Aircraft) [India]
Programme Background: On 10 March 2023, India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the procurement of six additional Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Air Force. ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
UH-72B [US Army]
Background UH-72A replacement The 2026 order comes as preparations are underway to remove 220 older UH-72A models from initial pilot entry training. The UH-72B is ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
NH90 TTH [Qatar]
Background Contract timeline In 2018, the contract for Qatar's NH90 fleet was signed. This contract also included 12 H125 training helicopters, detailed in a separate ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
NH90 NFH [Qatar]
Background Contract timeline In 2018, the contract for Qatar's NH90 fleet was signed. This contract also included 12 H125 training helicopters, detailed in a separate ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
AW-149 [Poland]
Background Requirement In 2020, Poland announced the launch of the Perkoz programme to acquire 32 support helicopters to replace its fleet of Mi-2 aircraft stationed ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
T-1 Jayhawk
FlightSafety operates and maintains T-1 training devices as part of its CLS contract. Air Education and Training Command uses these high-fidelity simulators and part-task trainers ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
TH22 helicopter training device
The TH22 is a piston rotary-wing training simulator with a single-engine piston and dual-control cockpit trainer based on the Robinson R22. Its combination of ergonomics, ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Integrated Training Systems
IAI provides a range of integrated training packages to support pilot training and meet the requirements of complex battle scenarios.
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
UH-60 Black Hawk Training Devices
FlightSafety offers UH-60A/L pilot training on their Black Hawk Level D simulator at West Palm Beach, Florida. The UH-60A/L pilot training features the company’s exclusive ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
C-2A OFT
The C-2A OFT replicates the physical and performance characteristics of the C-2A carrier-qualified cargo aircraft. The OFT includes a functional cockpit mock-up surrounded by a ...
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Air: UAV simulators
IM3PUT
Corsair’s Integrated Multi-Mission Multi-Platform UAS Trainer (IM3PUT) is a reconfigurable, ITAR-safe generic UAS pilot and sensor training system. Pilot and sensor operator stations function off ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
F-35 Training System
BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Aviator FTD
L3Harris Technologies' Aviator Flight Training Device (FTD) line has a type-specific flight deck, offering the form, fit, feel and function of the actual aircraft. The ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Rafale Simulator
Thales, Sogitec and Dassault Aviation have together developed two pilot training centres to support the training of Rafale fighter pilots. The Saint-Dizier Rafale simulation centre ...
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Air: air combat simulators
German Air Force Tornado Simulators
CAE has designed and manufactured all Tornado combat and aircraft flight simulators for the German Air Force and continues to provide upgrades and on-site training ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
Motion Cueing System
Frasca's Motion Cueing System is a compact motion system designed to increase pilot training efficiency by providing vestibular and proprioceptive feedback. This results in realistic motion ...
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Land: fire support simulators
I-FACT
Meggitt's Indirect Fire Forward Air Control Trainer (I-FACT) supports training for forward observers, naval gunfire observers, fire support planning and joint tactical close air support. ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
T-38C Talon
FlightSafety supports nearly 40 T-38 training devices as part of its contract for logistics support for the T-38. The T-38C is a converted T-38A/B that ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
ATS
The Aircrew Training Simulator (ATS) is a reconfigurable suite built to train student navigators and full aircrews. ATS supports mission planning, execution and debrief training ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Royal New Zealand Air Force T-6C GBTS
CAE was contracted in 2014 by Beechcraft to develop and support a comprehensive T-6C Ground-Based Training System (GBTS) for the Royal New Zealand Air Force. ...
